Hardware Systems Engineer

College of Engineering and Computer Science :

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As Florida's premier engineering and technology university, UCF is among the nation's largest producers of engineering and technology talent.

The UCF College of Engineering and Computer Science offers students a world-class education and research opportunities alongside unrivaled partnerships with industry leaders such as L3Harris Corporation, Lockheed Martin, Duke Energy, Siemens, Walt Disney World and NASA.

Focused on addressing society's biggest challenges, faculty and alumni are national leaders in energy, aerospace, computer vision, cybersecurity, transportation, health care and the environment, areas of focus that will drive the college's future growth.

UCF is the nation's No. 1 provider of talent to the aerospace and defense industries, and the college is home to the national champion student cyber defense team and one of the nation's top computer programming teams.

The Opportunity :

The Hardware Systems Engineer plans, designs, manages and / or performs activities related to the design, fabrication, operation, reverse engineering and digital replication of advanced engineering products and systems.

Utilizes knowledge of manufacturing systems, electromechanical systems, and materials in aerospace engineering technical areas (propulsion, composite materials, controls).

Utilizes knowledge of mechanical engineering technologies (robotics, computer-numerical control systems), and additive / digital manufacturing (3D printing, laser cutter systems) to support educational initiatives for project teams.

Responsibilities :

Set up, prepare and calibrate additive manufacturing (3D) printers for production runs.

Manage hardware engineering materials, equipment, and specialized parts inventory process for the department.

Consult with project teams on robotics and motorized systems design and build up to ensure optimal performance of mechanical and aerospace equipment systems.

Ensure adequate supply of materials (engineering equipment and components) on hand to meet production demands and issue materials to project teams.

Ensure quality control by inspecting the project team(s) finished products for defects and ensure they meet project specifications.

Design and fabricate complex mechanical and aerospace equipment, systems.

Manage equipment procurement and installation.

Minimum Qualifications :

Bachelor's or Master's degree and 2+ years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience pursuant to Fla. Stat. 112.219.

Preferred Qualifications :

Bachelor of Science (or higher) in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering.

Knowledge of aerospace systems (Drones, UAVs, etc.) or the ability to rapidly gain such exposure.

Knowledge of Computer Aided Drawing, Additive Manufacturing, Aerospace Vehicle flight mechanics, robotics and digital controls.

Experience mentoring junior engineers in an educational environment.

Experience supervising part-time employees or work-study students is a plus.

Special Instructions to the Applicants :

This is an Auxiliary (AUX) funded position. Employment is subject to availability of funding and may cease at the time funding for this employment is depleted.

Working at UCF has its perks! UCF offers :

Benefit packages, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, and Employee Assistance Program.

Paid time off, including annual and sick time off and paid holidays.

Retirement savings options.

Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions.

Education assistance.

Flexible work environment.

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Unless explicitly stated on the job posting, it is UCF's expectation that an employee of UCF will reside in Florida as of the date the employment begins.

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Department : College of Engineering and Computer Science (CECS) - Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (MAE)

Work Schedule : Monday - Friday, 8 : 00am-5 : 00pm

Type of Appointment : Regular

Expected Salary : $64,518.00 to Negotiable

Job Posting End Date : 10-16-2024-12-00-AM

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement :

The University of Central Florida is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer including Disabled / Vets.

The UCF affirmative action plans for qualified individuals with disabilities and protected Veterans are available for inspection in the Office of Institutional Equity, Monday through Friday, from 9 : 00 a.

m. to 5 : 00 p.m., upon request.

As a Florida public university, UCF makes all application materials and selection procedures available to the public upon request.

The University of Central Florida is proud to be a smoke-free campus and an E-Verify employer.

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